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The AGA is open from Wednesday to Sunday.
See upcoming events and programs on the AGA calendar. Engage with us digitally anytime at youraga.ca to learn more about our current exhibitions. Follow us on social media @youraga.

Want to know what's on at your AGA? You can find all the current exhibitions and information about them below!

Art on the Block

May 10, 7pm-late

Art on the Block (AOTB) is coming soon – don't miss out on the hottest art party of the year! Enhance your experience with our add-ons, including:

  • The Curator’s Champagne Preview, an exclusive pre-event mixer featuring advanced access with a curatorial tour to learn more about the amazing art on display
  • The VIP Pass, which grants you access to our open bar and elevated cocktails
Consider bidding for an important cause and donating your winning art to Ronald MacDonald House Charities! Alberta art can find a forever home at the RMHC’s Calgary house, brightening lives of children and families.




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Mother's Day Brunch

May 12, 11am and 1pm

Mother’s Day is coming quick – treat Mom to the best with our Mother’s Day Brunch!

Indulge in our delicious buffet (featuring a Chef-attended roast Baron of Beef carving station), enjoy various art activations and strike a pose at our picture-perfect photo backdrop! Also, general admission to our galleries is included, so you can experience stunning art during your visit.

There are two seating times available: 11am and 1pm.

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Classes, Films, Tours and More

Weekend Art Class | Portraits

Starting May 4, 1-3pm
Ages 13-17

Hey teens – explore portraiture in this 6-week session! Each week, work alongside an artist to create a series of stylistic portraits and experiments using a wide range of materials and techniques. Practice and play with proportion, form, shading and more to master this popular genre.  

Please note: There are no classes May 18.

Film Night – Asian Heritage Month

May 9, 6-10pm

In recognition of Asian Heritage Month, we are screening two documentaries featuring artists Ushio and Noriko Shinohara and Ai Weiwei. Watch either film for $10 or both films for $15.

6pm: Cutie and the Boxer (2013) explores the chaotic 40-year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife, Noriko.  

7:30pm: Ai Weiwei: Never Sorry (2012) documents the life of Chinese artist and activist Ai Weiwei, who is among the world’s most celebrated contemporary artists.

Cinema for Seniors

May 10, 2-4pm

Are you a senior looking for unique art experiences, love film and meeting fellow life-long learners? Join us for Cinema for Seniors in our Ledcor Theatre, followed by a discussion, tea and treats. 

Tickets are $5 or free with our Barrier Free ticket.

About the film:  Cutie and the Boxer (2013) is a candid New York love story explores the chaotic 40-year marriage of famed boxing painter Ushio Shinohara and his wife, Noriko. Anxious to shed her role as her overbearing husband's assistant, Noriko finds an identity of her own.  

Celebrate Art

Art Sales and Rental

Refresh your space this spring with artwork from Art Sales and Rental! This unique program supports the careers of local artists while building a stronger connection to Alberta's thriving creative community. 

Visit our Art Sales and Rental team on the Lower Level – see hours through the link below. While you’re here, explore Creating Beauty – A Watercolour Exhibition, which is in our Community Gallery and free to visit!

shopAGA

Celebrating Canadian makers, designers and innovators, shopAGA provides locally made products to amplify your art experience. From unique gifts for that special someone to handcrafted décor that adds cheer to your home, shopAGA is the place for you! 

Admission is never required to stop by shopAGA and AGA Members get 10% off.

In the Community

Here & Now | Royal Alberta Museum

Until September 29

See Here & Now at the Royal Alberta Museum!

This exhibition features work from 12 diverse Albertan artists with artwork recently acquired to the AFA Art Collection.

Don’t miss the opportunity to view this inspiring exhibition within one of the Province’s most unique cultural homes.

Visit Here & Now in the Human History Hall of the Royal Alberta Museum until September 29. Entry to the exhibition is included with admission.

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The Art Gallery of Alberta respectfully acknowledges that we are located in Treaty 6 Territory and Region 4 of the Metis Nation of Alberta. We respect this as the traditional and contemporary  land of diverse Indigenous Peoples including the Plains Cree, Woodland Cree, Beaver Cree, Nitsitapi/Blackfoot, Métis, Nakota Sioux, Anishinaabe/Saulteaux/Ojibwe and Dene Peoples. We also acknowledge the many Indigenous, Inuit and Métis people who make Alberta their home today.